Mental disorder
A mental disorder or a mental illness refers to a change in behaviour that’s generally associated with distress or disability, behaviour that is not considered ‘normal’ in society. They are usually connected to functions of the brain and other parts of the nervous system. Diagnosis of these disorders is particularly difficult because they are in many cases continuation of normal everyday issues like stress. Common mental health disorders include depression, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post‑traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Schizophrenia, etc. There are various causes for mental disorders, including genetic predisposition and environmental factors.
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IANS, April 04, 2019 at 06:18pm
A survey conducted in India has revealed that there has been 80% surge in the number of people seeking help for mental problems, especially in tier-2 cities.
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Deep brain stimulation can be the answer for severe OCD patients. Read on to know all about this surgical procedure and much more.
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Clearing out misconceptions is essential to understand a mental or physical health condition and treat it. Here are some common myths related to depression and all you have to know about the reality.
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Around 40 per cent of GPs in England have experienced conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, found a survey.
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ANI, August 14, 2018 at 11:58am
The study, led by Ana Sebastiao in collaboration with Neil Dawson and his team at the University of Lancaster, showed how long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory.
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Agencies, August 04, 2018 at 04:57pm
A filtered selfie can trigger body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), warn researchers.
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Here is what your psychologist will and will not do for you.
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Here is everything you need to know about shared psychosis.
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We spoke to Dr Pavan Sonar, psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Mumbai to know more about how the condition progresses.
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Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness that could make the mother physically harm the baby.
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Are you constantly fearing loss of your loved ones or feel blue when you go away from them even temporarily, the read this.
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Agencies, December 24, 2017 at 02:40pm
Gaming affects a key memory centre in the brain called the hippocampus.
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Agencies, November 13, 2017 at 10:28am
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It was a four-day event full of insightful discussions and deliberations on mental health.
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In his address Honb le President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, conveyed his delight.
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Agencies, October 10, 2017 at 12:10pm
Is the loss of a loved one taking a toll on your health or are you often feeling guilty and miserable because of your own actions?
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Everything you wanted to know about multidisciplinary treatment with medications and psychosocial intervention.
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Agencies, April 11, 2017 at 02:25pm
Having battled depression, the actress started the Live Love Laugh Foundation with the aim to create awareness.
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Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore, rank amongst top metro cities with suicidal attempts.
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